Healthy Living Adds Years to Life
2010-03-23
But disparities in longevity still tied to geography, race and income, study showsContinue Reading
Brain Function May Drop Quickly Before Alzheimer's
2010-03-22
More attention should be paid to early memory loss, expert saysContinue Reading
For Elderly, Giving Up Driving Can Be Tough
2010-03-19
It’s a wrenching decision that doesn’t necessarily depend on age, experts sayContinue Reading
Could Lowering Blood Pressure Help Stop Dementia?
2010-03-17
Major U.S. trial will enroll thousands to examine links between hypertension, Alzheimer’sContinue Reading
Older Colon Cancer Patients Less Likely to Get Chemo
2010-03-16
Study found one in two went without, while 87% of younger patients got it after surgeryContinue Reading
Risk of Death Persists After a Hip Fracture
2010-03-15
Older people who suffer a break up to eight times more likely to die, study findsContinue Reading
Driving With Early Alzheimer's May Be Ill-Advised
2010-03-15
Even a drive to the local store can end in getting lost, hurt, study findsContinue Reading
Long-Term Use of Osteoporosis Drugs Linked to Fractures
2010-03-11
Drug ‘holiday’ may be the answer, but more study needed, researchers sayContinue Reading
New Knee May Improve Balance
2010-03-11
Replacement joint seems to help prevent falls among elderly, study findsContinue Reading
As You Age, Better Health Means Better Sex
2010-03-10
Association held true for people well into their 80s, study foundContinue Reading
Identifying Older Drivers at Risk of Crashes
2010-03-05
Occupational therapists may be of help, researchers sayContinue Reading
Air Travel Could Raise Risk for Heartbeat Irregularities
2010-03-05
Older people with heart disease most susceptible to potential problems, small study suggestsContinue Reading
Hearts of Hospice Patients Being Needlessly Shocked
2010-03-04
Researchers say defibrillators can be turned off on admissionContinue Reading
Shoulder Dislocations a Sports Hazard
2010-03-04
Young men most at risk, but elderly women are too, study findsContinue Reading